1000w HPS vs CFLs?

[FightinTheFeds]

Hey all, i'm pretty new to growing so i need a little guidance. Im planning on building a cabinet to grow 10-12 auto-flowering ak47 plants in. I have access to a free 1000w light, ballast, the whole deal but i am wondering if it would be more beneficial to use CFLs because of heat issues in a "small" cabinet. Im thinking 5 feet long, 2-3 feet deep, and unsure of height if i use an HPS as to not burn the plants. If i were to go with CFLs how much light am i gonna need, and with that many bulbs am i going to have near the amount of heat an air cooled 1000w would put out? Any input is appreciated and if any of you could recommend a premade cabinet from lowes or home depot that sounds like it would suit my needs that i can modify i would really appreciate it!

 

[lonestarbudd]

if you a means to keep the temperature down to not burn up your plants, then i would say go with the 1000w. otherwise, i would start off with a cfl

good luck

 

[xxgmrxx]

if they HPS if free you'd be stupid NOt to take it. Even if you didnt put it to use right away. For a closet that size i'd imagine you'd need some badass ventilation and air movement, but again for FREE?? really? take it

 

[fdd2blk]

so exactly how much heat does a 1000w HPS put out compared to 1000 watts of CFL? anyone ever actually check? for real?

get a decent exhaust fan and blow that thing up with 1000 watts.

 

[Auzzie07]

I'd say get that HPS even if you don't use it now, maybe in time you will. Plus, it's free.

 

[RL420]

so exactly how much heat does a 1000w HPS put out compared to 1000 watts of CFL? anyone ever actually check? for real?

get a decent exhaust fan and blow that thing up with 1000 watts.

i had 350w's worth of CFLs in my grow room, recently upgraded to a 400w HPS system for flowering, my temp actually went down

 

[Dopalicious]

just buy a cooltube/air-cooled reflector

 

[humbo jumbo]

use cfls and send the 1000w to me its probably garbage

 

[FightinTheFeds]

its my room mate with the 1000w, its not going anywhere just deciding if i should use it. It is in a air cooled reflector, im hoping a modded stanley blower will keep it cool enough. Guess il just try a test run with no plants and see how the temps go. Thanks for the input guys.